Liverpool are likely to be without Alexander Isak for the game against Brentford after his Champions League injury.

The Swedish striker had gone off with a groin injury at half-time during the Reds’ European clash against Eintracht Frankfurt and did not get the opportunity to get on the scoresheet in a 5-1 thrashing of the hosts.

So far this season, the £125 million signing has not produced the goods for the team yet, with one goal and assist in all competitions, which has made some feel like the investment is not worth it in the short term.

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Isak moved from Newcastle United in the summer after a shambolic transfer saga, which saw the player not take part in pre-season and the club not engage with most offers from Liverpool.

While fans of the Magpies will be rejoicing in his slow start at his new club, there is still time for the player to be incredible, given his record on Tyneside.

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